Namefag
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person who uses a name online (either their real name or a username) as opposed to posting anonymously, especially on the 4chan community. Internet, derogatory, sometimes
"Anonymous, Monica is a "namefag", you are hogging her limelight and now she's desperate to get it back... :)"
Verb
- 1 To reveal one's identity or have one's identity revealed. Internet
"Someone who namefags themself for the attention is derided, someone who namefags themself for the cause (eg: being police contact for their locality, getting permits, etc) is lauded."
Example
More examples"Anonymous, Monica is a "namefag", you are hogging her limelight and now she's desperate to get it back... :)"
Etymology
From name + -fag.
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